Belgium / Luxembourg / France,
2010, 95 min
Directed by:
Olivier Masset-DepasseScreenplay:
Olivier Masset-DepasseCinematography:
Tommaso FiorilliComposer:
André DziezukCast:
Anne Coesens, Patrick Vo, Gilles Soeder, Eric Larcin, Christelle Cornil, Valérie Bodson, Esse Lawson, Raphaëlle Lubansu, Albert Jeunehomme, Grégory Loffredo (more)Plots(1)
Tania is a former teacher from Russia, living illegally in Belgium with her 14-year-old son, Ivan. One day, they are stopped on the street for a routine check by the police; Tania is arrested and placed in an immigration detention center for women, while Ivan manages to escape. Threatened with imminent deportation and fearful for Ivan's fate, Tania embarks on a harrowing journey, determined to preserve her dignity and find her son. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
César Awards
- 2011 - Best Foreign Film
Warsaw International Film Festival
- 2010 - Olivier Masset-Depasse (Best Director)
- 2010 - Anne Coesens (Special Mention)